Ingredients
1 large brinjal (baingan)
1 tablespoon oil + as required
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 inch ginger, finely chopped
1-2 green chillies, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves + for garnishing
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180° C.
2. Place the brinjal on a baking tray and apply some oil on the brinjal. Put the tray into the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven, slightly cool, peel and roughly chop.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and when they change colour, add garlic and sauté. Add ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Add green chillies and sauté. Add onion and sauté till translucent. Add tomato and sauté for 30 seconds. Add salt, mix, cover and cook till tomato turns soft and pulpy.
5. Add chilli powder, mix, cover and cook for 1 minute. Add roasted brinjal, mash using the back of the spatula and mix. Add salt and 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, mix, cover and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.